23--NOTICE OF INTENT to purchase 1 4 X 4 light truck F-150 short-box white, crew cab, four-door from a local dealership for the Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Richland, Washington.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement number 101817Q781, is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-09. The solicitation/acquisition listed here is 100% small business set aside. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 23. The North American Industry Classification System is 423110 and the associated business size standard is 100 Employees. This request for quotation consists of the following: One light truck white F-150, short-box crew cab, four-door 4 X 4 automatic transmission Limited slip axel (approx. 3.73 ratio) 7200 GVWR, approximately 6-8,000 pound towing capacity Trailer, towing package, Skid plate package (off-road) AC bucket seats, power windows. Trucks need to be located on local lots within 50 miles of the Richland, WA for inspection and test driving. Trucks must come with standard warranty. Quotes for Brand name or equal will be accepted. Delivery date is October 15, 2007 or before. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instruction contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) to this provision is completed as follows: ***Award will be based on Price and Delivery Schedule***. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. Contractor must ensure annual reps and certs are current or complete them at http://www.bpn.gov/orca/. Please self-certify ORCA registration. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant Purchase Order by reference. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items include clauses (a)(1), (2), (b)(5), (8), (11), (12), (13), (14), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (22), and (31). FAR 52.204-7 CCR, FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965. FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act (Multiple Year and Option Contracts), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference-use following fill-in: http://www.arnet.gov/far, FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses-use the following fill-in: Vendors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The CCR website is http://www.bpn.gov. Quotes may be transmitted by e-mail [email protected] or FAX to (503) 231-6259 and are to be received no later than 2:30 PST on September 17, 2007. Quotes must be valid for 7 days. The point of contact for this solicitation is Cheryl Mockford, Contract Specialist, [email protected]. Set Aside for Small Business Concerns, See Note (1).